If you stopped watching this game after the first half, you probably made a measured decision because, my lord, Creighton couldn’t be more efficient or effective on the offensive or defensive end. This was a half of energetic, hysteric, and downright mind blowing gameplay that featured highlight reel dunks, a complete shutdown of Butler’s best player, but more importantly, a 17 point lead going into the locker rooms.
What transpired afterwards was a battle for attrition, with Butler leading a steady yet persistent comeback to try to chip into the Bluejay lead. Paul Jorgenson and Aaron Thompson were phenomenal in the second half try, with Butler going with a 5-guard lineup to try to chip into the lead.